Melanie Witt

4th Grade Teacher

Phone: 712-737-2274 x219

Email: melwitt@occhristian.pvt.k12.ia.us

Groups: Elementary

Years at OCCS: 36 years (1989–2025)

Education Background:

BA in Elementary Education (K–8), Dordt University (formerly Dordt College)
K–8 Music
5–12 Music Education

Professional Experience:

1987–1989: Taught K–2 in a combined classroom at Doon Christian
1989–2025: Teaching at Orange City Christian, covering grades 3–5

Family:

I grew up in Charlotte, Michigan. My husband, Kenton, is from Alamosa, Colorado, and works locally as a Nutrition Dairy/Beef Feed Specialist. Our oldest son, his wife, and their son live in Orange City, while our youngest son and his wife live in Kansas City. Our daughter resides in Pennsylvania.

Faith Statement:

God has entrusted me with the privilege of teaching His covenant children. As a Christian school teacher, I consider it both an honor and a responsibility to use the gifts God has given me to serve His purposes. I strive to help students understand their role in God's Kingdom, recognize His presence in all areas of life, and develop a personal faith in Jesus Christ so that He can work through them.

To do this effectively, I model a personal relationship with Christ, seeking His guidance through daily prayer and Scripture. I cherish the many moments in the classroom that naturally point to God and provide opportunities to discuss His purposes. My prayer is that I may be Christ's light to my students and that they, in turn, will shine His light to others. Teaching God's covenant children is a true blessing. They are the reason I am in this profession. May all my work bring glory to Him.

Favorite Scripture: "However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace." Acts 20:24

Church Membership:

Calvary CRC, Orange City, Iowa